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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois

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Finding the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree School for You

With 641 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, theological and ministerial studies is the #19 most popular major in Illinois.

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The Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 6 schools in Illinois to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois

The colleges and universities below are the best for theology majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top Illinois Schools for a Doctorate in Theological & Ministerial Studies

Our analysis found Loyola University Chicago to be the best school for theological and ministerial studies students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Illinois. Loyola Chicago is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.

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Out of the 6 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Lincoln Christian University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Located in the distant town of Lincoln, Lincoln Christian College and Seminary is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Chicago, LSTC is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Out of the 6 schools in Illinois that were part of this year’s ranking, Wheaton College Illinois landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Wheaton, Wheaton College Illinois is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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University of Chicago

Chicago, IL

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at University of Chicago helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best theological and ministerial studies schools in Illinois. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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Trinity International University - Illinois came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Doctor’s Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. TIU Illinois is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Deerfield.

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Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Michigan 340
Ohio 378
Indiana 304
Wisconsin 67

One of 7 majors within the area of study, theological and ministerial studies has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries 1,624
Biblical Studies 1,052
Theology & Religious Vocations (Other) 777
Religious Education 687
Missionary Studies 423

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 6 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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